I Bought A Football Club - Stephen Cleeve Chairman King’s Lynn Town FC

Apr 03 2024 46 ep. 60 mins 35
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A real insight into the behind the scenes workings of a football Club. Stephen Cleeve bought King's Lynn Town FC in 2016 and helped take them from the Southern League to the National League. He shares with you the trials and tribulations of running a football club and gives you some thought provoking insight into the world of football.

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Episode 48 with Shannon Toms the general manager of Bishop’s Stortford

Apr 03 2024 69 mins  
We hear from Shannon about what life has been like at Bishop’s Stortford this season and what lessons he and they have learnt by finishing bottom of the National League North

Episode 47 with Simon Leslie Chairman and owner of Eastbourne Borough FC

Jan 25 2024 69 mins  
Media magnate Simon Leslie gives his thoughts on his club and how and why the League needs to modernise. I explain why I am annoyed with AFC Wimbledon and give an update as usual on life at King’s Lynn Town FC.

Episode 46 with Peter McCormack owner of Real Bedford FC.

Nov 20 2023 58 mins  
A grass roots club with a difference - hear how Peter has built up a club by using Bitcoin with a little help from the Winklevoss twins!

Episode 45 with James Blower Chairman of Wroxham FC

Oct 11 2023 70 mins  
A discussion about the trials and tribulations of running a football club with an update on all things Blue and Gold.

Episode 44 with Craig Cope - Head of Football Operations at AFC Wimbledon

Aug 03 2023 76 mins  
Craig and I discuss the role of sporting directors and data in recruitment of players. I explain why Aldershot FC would be in the dock if they tapped up Tommy Widdrington had we of been in the Premier or Football League and why the National League and King’s Lynn are going to do about it. Cover the FA’s response to the Boston crowd trouble, Ollie Scott’s probably move to Alde

Episode 43 with Bill Waterson Co-Chairman of Altrincham FC

Jan 16 2023 83 mins  
Discuss the financial aspects around Altrincham FC going full time, why The National League is appealing to American investors and much more. I explain why the streaming deal is not fair, cover why Chelsea loan players instead of selling and why Clearlake can’t lose. I also explain how much money King’s Lynn made in our FA Cup run but I still struggle to pronounce the word amor

Episode 42 with Phil Broad of Tonbridge Angels

Oct 14 2022 63 mins  
Phil explains how to run a sustainable club and Tonbridge Angel’s model - great insight. I cover King’s Lynn news, naming rights in the Premier League, streaming developments in the Football League and how clubs inflate profits through players sales and purchases.

Episode 41 with Neil Pinkerton Chairman of National League Gateshead

Sep 29 2022 45 mins  
We’re back after too long an absence and no better person than Neil to kick the show off with his thoughts on why Gateshead were promoted and what they are going to do to progress. I update you on life in Norfolk and everything King’s Lynn Town FC.

Episode 40 with Steve Bellis the President of Stockport County FC

Mar 21 2022 56 mins  
Great conversation with Steve Bellis who has been at Stockport County for 40 years in various roles. Lots of insight with a lot of discussion about how Stockport’s trips to China came about before they were in vogue.

Episode 39 with Niall Couper board member of Wimbledon FC’s Trust and Fair Game spokesman.

Feb 03 2022 88 mins  
A great chat with Niall about proposals put forward to regulate and make football sustainable. We discuss Gary Neville, Ollie Palmer’s move from Wimbledon to Wrexham and how the beautiful game can be improved.